2010 Clos de la Roche
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Good bright, full red. Sexy savory aromas of red plum, blackberry, mocha, smoke and high-quality oak. Lush, rich and fairly full-bodied but savory and classically dry, with its mellow earth and mocha flavors currently keeping the fruit in the background. This wonderfully fine-grained, long wine finishes with serious, noble tannins. Less sweet today than most of the other Lucien Le Moine 2010s and in need of at least eight to ten years of cellaring.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2010 Clos de la Roche, on the other hand, emphasizes focus and linearity. The wine's length alone is remarkable. Sweet red cherries, dried roses, exotic spices, smoke and licorice are some of the many notes that are woven throughout this utterly compelling, complex Clos de La Roche. The gracious, weightless finish is strikingly beautiful.
The 2010 Clos de la Roche, on the other hand, emphasizes focus and linearity. The wine's length alone is remarkable. Sweet red cherries, dried roses, exotic spices, smoke and licorice are some of the many notes that are woven throughout this utterly compelling, complex Clos de La Roche. The gracious, weightless finish is strikingly beautiful. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035. It is always fascinating to settle in for a tasting with proprietor Mounir Saouma. With the exception of Jadot, I can't think of a single maison that draws across such a broad range of top vineyards. When taken together, the whites and reds provide insight to the performance of dozens of the finest sites in the region. Saouma is not much for comparisons when discussing 2010, saying quite simply, -2010 is 2010.- The vintage was not without some disappointments. Because of the miniscule yields, there is no 2010 Romanee St. Vivant or Richebourg. As always, these are some of the most unmanipulated wines being made in Burgundy. When I tasted the 2010s in November 2011, the wines had never been sulphured or racked. Saouma had just finished bottling his 2009s (a vintage many bottled on the early side) in October 2011! Importers: Vintus LLC, Pleasantville, NY; tel. (914) 769-3000, Atherton Imports, Menlo Park, CA; tel. (650) 328-6639
Medium red. Sexy aromas and flavors of plum, cherry, underbrush, mocha, brown spices and minerals. Seamless on entry, then vibrant and mouthcoating in the middle; a bit more expressive today than the Clos Saint-Denis. Most impressive today on the very long finish, which shows serious tannic power and excellent lift.